[ES/EN] Alguna vez habías visto un saltamontes rosa? 🥰 • Have you ever seen a pink grasshopper? 🥰 • • IG: jose.alza.dsn

Estoy realmente contento y orgulloso de ver que una de mis fotografías aparece en el nuevo número de la revista de National Geographic y en su web. No se me ocurre mejor manera de arrancar este 2025 y de celebrar el inicio de la primavera. Muchísimas gracias. • IG: jose.alza.dsn

Look who paid me a visit last night. This gorgeous spider also known as the Mediterranean spiny false wolf spider. She wasn't in the mood to take pictures but I took advantage of her stopping for a moment to make a stack. Let's say I left my comfort zone hahaha. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup

I like many types of spiders, but these ones with their hair and spikes seem spectacular from a photographic point of view 😍 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #nature #wildlife #spider

[EN/ES] Nature hides authentic jewels 😍 • La naturaleza esconde auténticas joyas 😍 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #nature #wildlife #macrophoto

One of the most curious grasshoppers that can be found and really difficult to see if they remain motionless wherever they are since their camouflage is practically perfect. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #nature #wildlife

[EN/ES] What is the first thing you think when you find a spider? • Qué es lo primero que piensas cuando te encuentras una araña? • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #nature #wildlife #spider

[EN/ES] The more I encounter and photograph these types of animals, the more I realize how incredible nature is 🥰 • Cuánto más me encuentro y fotografío este tipo de animales, más me doy cuenta de lo increíble que es la naturaleza 🥰 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #wildlife #nature

[EN/ES]What is it about ladybugs that everyone loves? Even those who don't like insects find ladybugs cute. Why? • Qué tienen las mariquitas que gustan a todo el mundo? Incluso a aquellos a los que no les gustan los insectos las mariquitas les parecen bonitas. Por qué? • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #ladybug

Macro photography is not only about extreme close-ups or artistic photos, it can also be mixed with monochrome and minimalism. What do you think? • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #nature #wildlife #macro #mantis #closeup

[EN/ES] I love photographing this type of spiders, where you can perfectly see all the hairs and spines that cover them. What do you think? • Me encanta fotografiar este tipo de arañas en el que se puede ver perfectamente todos eso pelos y espinas que las encubren. Tú qué opinas? • IG: jose.alza.dsn

[EN/ES] This curious beetle came to the edge of the plant when he saw the camera. I guess maybe he wanted a photo 😂 • Este curioso escarabajo se acercó al borde de la planta al ver la cámara. Supongo que quizá quería una foto 😂 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #nature #wildlife #insect

It is nocturnal. During the day it takes refuge under stones or in dark places. Its food consists mainly of insects and small arthropods. • IG: jose.alza.dsn

[ES/EN] This is probably one of the prettiest Mantis I have ever encountered in terms of color. What do you think? • Probablemente ésta sea una de las Mantis más bonitas que me he encontrado en cuánto al color. Tú qué opinas? • IG: jose.alza.dsn

[EN/ES] Happy Sunday 😊 • Feliz Domingo ☺️ • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #macrophotography #nature #wildlife #spider

[EN/ES] In my opinion, one of the few species in which both the caterpillar and the butterfly are truly spectacular 😍 What do you think? • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #nature #wildlife #animal #closeup #butterfly

[EN/ES] This beautiful mantis is waiting for you with open legs to give you a hug. Do you want to give it to her? 😁 • Esta preciosa mantis te espera con las patas abiertas para darte un abrazo. Se lo das? 😁 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #nature #insect #wildlife #mantis #macrophoto #animal

First post of 2025And in it I bring you this beautiful mantis that was one of your favorites in 2024. Will it make it into this year's Top 9? Who knows.. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #animal #insect #wildlife #nature #macrophoto #macrophotography

Top 9 of 2024 • We have here the Top 9 of the year and I would like to thank you all for all the support you give me and thanks to which we continue to grow little by little each year. Happy 2025 to all 🎉🥳 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #top9 #best9 #topnine #bestnine #macro #closeup #macrophoto #nature

I've been missing for a few days due to the holidays, but I'm here. I'm leaving you with one of the last (or the last) portrait of 2024 🥰 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #nature #wildlife #macrophoto #macrophotography #grasshopper #animal #insect

With the holidays I completely lost consciousness of what day it was and yesterday I forgot it was #mantismonday but it's okay. I can't think of a better animal to wish you all a Merry Christmas🎄 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #macrophotography #mantis #prayingmantis #wildlife

When the season ends, the following months until the start of the new one become a kind of recap of the previous year 😂 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #spider #nature #wildlife #macrophotography

[ES/EN] Las que siempre están 😂 • Those who are always there 😂 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #closeup #fly #nature #wildlife #insect

[ES/EN] Ya falta muy poco para navidad...estáis preparados? 🥰 • Xmas is almost here...are you ready? 🥰 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #claseup #wildlife #nature #spider #araña

I had never seen a nymph like this before. In fact, this season I have hardly seen any nymphs of any kind and they are often even more spectacular than the adults. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #wildlife #nature #insect #macrophoto #macrophotography

[ES/EN] Esta vez he optado por un plano más alejado, pero es tan bonita que da igual desde que distancia se le tome la foto 😊 • This time I have opted for a more distant shot, but it is so beautiful that it doesn't matter from what distance you take the photo 😊 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup

The male has well-developed wings, while the female has a much thicker abdomen and very small wings that are not useful for flying. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #closeup #wildlife #nature #animal #insect #mantis #prayingmantis

[ES/EN] Los Porcellio no pueden enrollarse como una bola, sino que, si se sienten amenazados, se mantienen inmóviles simulando estar muertos. • Porcellios cannot roll up into a ball, but if they feel threatened, they remain motionless, pretending to be dead. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup

Happy weekend 😊 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #closeup #wildlife #nature #spider

[ES/EN] Cómo sabéis esta preciosa araña puede encontrarse de muchos colores diferentes. Cuál de ellos es tu favorito? • As you know, this beautiful spider can be found in many different colors. Which one is your favorite? • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #closeup #spider #wildlife #nature

The larvae of Eristalis and Eristalinus have a characteristic appearance, which is why they are known as rat-tail maggot. They have a long siphon for breathing that gives them this appearance. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #closeup #dronefly #nature #wildlife

I'm not quite sure this time, as grasshoppers tend to come in many different colors, but I think the ID is correct. If not, I'd appreciate it if you could correct me 😊 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #closeup #wildlife #nature #insect #grasshopper #animal #naturelovers

[ES/EN] Cómo no van a ser de mis insectos favoritos? Solo hay que verlas 🥰 • How could they not be my favorite insects? You just have to see them 🥰 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #closeup #wildlife #nature #mantis #insect #naturelovers

[ES/EN] Aquí tenemos sin duda uno de los insectos más "punk" que se pueden encontrar 😆 • Here we have without a doubt one of the most "punk" insects that can be found 😆 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #macrophotography #wildlife #nature #insect

[ES/EN] Estas arañas son increíbles para ver en primer plano 🥰 • These spiders are amazing to see up close 🥰 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #closeup #wildlife #nature #spider

The other day, I came across this beautiful grasshopper. I often see them when I'm walking and they jump out of the way as they are very difficult to see with the naked eye due to their camouflage. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #macrophotography #wildlife #nature #grasshopper

[ES/EN] Aquí os dejo una foto de este polinizador tan trabajador. Podéis verlo en acción en el reel que subí ayer. • Here is a photo of this hard-working pollinator. You can see it in action in the reel I uploaded yesterday. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #nature #wildlife #insect

[EN/ES] How important are pollinators... • Qué importantes son los polinizadores... • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #macrophotography #insect #nature #wildlife #fly #flower #pollinator

This year I have not been able to find many Mantis, but I have had the opportunity to find some of these little ones that last season did not want to appear 😊 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #macrophotography #wildlife #nature #mantis #prayingmantis #insect

Last #spidersaturday of November • jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #spider #wildlife #nature #closeup

This insect is a true AC Milan fan @acmilanofficial.bsky.social 😁❤️🖤 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #insect #wildlife #nature #acmilan

Here I leave you the photo of my last reel so you can see it calmly. And if you haven't seen the reel yet, come take a look and leave your love 😊 I'm not sure what species it is, so any help identifying it is welcome 😊 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #nature #wildlife

Even though it's already quite cold these days, some insects refuse to hide and look at you with a face like: "What's wrong! Have you never seen a grasshopper?" 😂 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #closeup #nature #wildlife #grasshopper #animal #insect

It is known as the false black widow because of its similarity to the true black widow. Its venom causes pain and discomfort, although it is rarely serious. It prefers dark and quiet habitats. It feeds on insects and other arthropods. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #Nature #CloseUp #Wildlife #macrophoto

It may not be the best photo, but photography is about capturing moments and sometimes you only have one chance, less than a second to achieve it... • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #Nature #CloseUp #MacroPhotography #Wildlife #macro #ladybug #ladybird #macrophoto #fly

[ES/EN] This beautiful Mantis has one of the most colorful and incredible wings. • Esta preciosa Mantis posee una de las alas más coloridas e increíbles. • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #macrophotography #nature #wildlife #mantis #prayingmantis #insect #animal

[EN/ES] There are few eyes as spectacular as these 😍 • Hay pocos ojos tan espectaculares como estos 😍 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #macrophotography #grasshopper #nature #wildlife #insect #animal

[EN/ES] Don't you think stick insects are amazing? • No os parecen increíbles los insectos palo? • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #closeup #insect #nature #wildlife #animal

[EN/ES] Have you ever seen a caterpillar's face up close? • Alguna vez habías visto la cara de una oruga de cerca? • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #macrophotography #nature #wildlife #caterpillar #animal

Have you ever seen small clay pots on walls, plants or similar places? Well, she is the creator and they are not pieces of craftsmanship, they are nests 😊 • IG: jose.alza.dsn • #macro #closeup #macrophoto #macrophotography #nature #wildlife #wasp #insect #entomology